
Safety Specialist
Job Description
Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking a Safety Specialist to support a government contract based in Mayport / Jacksonville, Florida.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities could include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide support to site SSHO for effective implementation of safety system processes and Beyond Zero Culture.
- Serves as alternate Site Safety Health Officer in the absence of SSHO.
- Serve as the safety technical resource to supervisors ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Support development of task specific AHA.
- Perform safety inspections and audits to evaluate culture, ensure regulatory compliance and identify areas of improvement. Assist in development of corrective action plan on identified deficiencies.
- Must be able to work in heavy industrial environment and extreme temperature variations.
- Support incident investigations to determine the root cause and support development and ensure implementation of corrective actions.
- Accepts responsibility for own safety as well as that of others
- Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated skills in technical writing and able to deliver effective presentations
- Can understand and interpret OSHA, ANSI, NFPA and other regulatory standards appropriately and provide adequate consultation to Leadership on compliance with those standards.
- Able to prepare procedures/policies and training presentations.
- Builds positive/effective relationships with clients, management and co-workers and demonstrates focus on satisfying both internal and external customers.
- Stays current with advancements in the safety fields and regulatory changes.
- Demonstrates positive and professional attitude on all assignments.
- Self-motivated requiring little direct supervision and takes initiative.
- Results oriented and organized.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- BA or BS in Occupational Safety and Health, or other similar technical field or at least five (5) years of progressive and relevant experience required.
- 30-hour OSHA Construction or GI course, or equivalent training preferred.
- Willingness and ability to successfully complete a minimum of 8-hours professional development training annually is required.
- Experience in Industrial Hygiene desirable. CSP, CIH, CHST, or OHST certification desirable.
- Champions health, safety and zero accident culture and makes this visible and mandatory throughout the area.
- Exhibits principles and safe work practices; adherence to established standards and procedures.
- Typical Monday through Friday work week with core business hours of 7:30 to 4:00. However some work may be performed off shift and weekends as needed. Regular attendance and punctuality is mandatory and must be flexible to meet mission requirements and schedule objectives.
- Overtime may be required up to approximately 20% to meet demanding schedules
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must take and pass pre-employment screening process which includes functional abilities testing, drug screen and background check.
- Must possess a legal and current vehicle operator license.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.


